{"id":81054,"date":"2024-09-16T13:57:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T18:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=81054"},"modified":"2024-09-16T13:57:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T18:57:34","slug":"tigers-go-undefeated-in-tiger-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=81054","title":{"rendered":"Tigers go undefeated in Tiger Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Story by CAYDEN SANDERS Photos by KATIE KUHLMAN, ALLI HORNUNG & KHADIJA BA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fort Hays State University volleyball team competed in the Tiger Classic this weekend in Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers entered the Classic with a 2-1 record after attending the Mountain Lion Classic last weekend.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FHSU went undefeated at home after facing University Colorado – Colorado Springs, Truman State, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University and are now 5-1 on the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell I think that it feels amazing being able to win the tournament, but Gracie Rains said it the best. We have been talking about all pre-season that pressure is a privilege. They really have bought into it, and I think that they thrived under pressure,\u201d FHSU Head Coach Jessica Wood-Atkins said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to adding three wins to their resume, the Tigers avenged their loss to UCCS in the Mountain Lion Classic during the first game of this weekend\u2019s games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think all of us are really happy that we were able to [aveng] our only loss of the season,\u201d junion setter Caiya Stucky said. \u201cWe competed at their gym, and so when we were able to get them here, I think a lot of us were relieved and happy we got the win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the rematch, the Tigers won 3-0 (27-25, 25-10, 25-14). FHSU went on five runs of four points or more and their biggest rally was a 12-point run in the second set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On day two of the Tiger Classic, the Tigers took on Truman State. FHSU won 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-18, 25-23). In the Tiger Classic finale, FHSU and NWOSU played to the fifth set. Ultimately Fort Hays State came out on top 3-2 (26-24, 25-21, 17-25, 21-25, 15-6) . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match was another back and forth battle until the beginning of the fifth set when FHSU scored four straight points. Later the Tigers went on another four-point rally to finish the Tiger Classic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FHSU put three players on the All-Ckassic Team: Caiya Stucky, Grace Schmedding, and tournament MVP Gracie Rains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving the privilege of being one of the leaders on this team, is amazing,\u201d Stucky said. \u201cIn five-set matches just like the one we were in, knowing that the girls and the coaches around me that trust me on and off the court is a great feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wood-Atkins expressed her thoughts about the team so far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would not change a thing about this team, I think that we have so many strengths in different areas so if one side is struggling we are able to pick it up from the other side,\u201d Wood-Atkins said. \u201cI think that is a testament to this team, I think we have an incredible bench that I can call any one of them and they are ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FHSU will be on the road for another multi-team event this week at the SBU Invitational on Friday and Saturday, competing against Truman State, Ouachita Baptist, and Southwest Baptist.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FHSU vs UCCS<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FHSU vs Truman State<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FHSU vs NWOSU<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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